Gianni & Origoni
The enviable track record of Gianni & Origoni's multidisciplinary corporate M&A practice includes a plethora of listed company deals. Francesco Gianni is a renowned M&A expert; Andrea Aiello's practice includes advising corporations on major acquisitions; Gabriella Covino specialises in private M&A, joint ventures, and corporate and commercial law; and Alfredo D’Aniello is ‘a brilliant lawyer’. The group also includes former CONSOB legal department officer Antonio Segni; London and Rome-based Raimondo Premonte and Donato Romano; M&A, and corporate and commercial law experts Chiara Gianni and Mattia Casarosa, and Alberto Recchia.
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Testimonials
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‘The M&A team is probably the best in Italy for reputation and market knowledge.’
‘A great ability to respond in real time to any client's question and to deliver first-class products. A very well-structured inter-disciplinary team.’
‘The Gianni Origoni team provides extraordinary support during the acquisition of companies in Italy. The team is always available in case issues or questions come up.’
‘Francesco Gianni and Mattia Casarosa are always able to solve clients’ problems in the fastest way.’
‘Mattia Casarosa is involved in every step of the process. He is well informed, professional, and has strong communication skills. Responds in a timely manner, and is able to form a bridge between the buyer and seller (from a cultural, as well as, personal aspect).’
‘Alfredo D'Aniello is a brilliant lawyer, with great negotiation skills and always on top of every matter.’
‘Romano Donato has remarkable experience and knowledge of the M&A market; he is always available (even during weekends and on holidays) to resolve clients’ needs.’
‘Chiara Gianni is very flexible and accommodating to clients’ requests.’
Key clients
- AlmavivA
- Almawave
- ArchiMed
- Ardian
- Armonia SGR
- Assicurazioni Generali
- Atlantia S.p.A. (Edizione Holding)
- Augusto
- Autogrill S.p.A.
- Banca Carige
- Blackstone
- Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
- Cedacri
- Crionet
- Daikin Industries
- Damac (Roberto Cavalli)
- ENI
- Ergon Capital
- Eurospin Italia
- Ferrovie dello Stato
- Gellify
- Hager Group
- Hitachi Ltd
- Kering
- LivaNova PLC
- LVMH Fashion Group
- Michelin
- Mitsubishi
- Nexi
- Nibe Industrier
- Otb
- PATRIZIA
- Pentaferte
- Poste Italiane
- Reale Compagnia Italiana Srl
- Revo S.p.A.
- Safilo
- Salcef Group
- Sixth Street
- Sky
- Technogym
- Technoprobe
- Telecom Italia S.p.A.
- Tinexta S.p.A.
- Tiscali
- Trevi Group
- Unicredit
- Veneta Cucine
- Zurich Insurance Company
Work highlights
- Advised the Ministry of Economy and Finance on the competitive procedure concerning the sale of a controlling stake in ITA Airways.
- Advised Kering on the acquisition of a 30% stake in Valentino Fashion Group from Mayhoola for Investments LLC, a Qatar-based investment firm.
- Advised Zurich Insurance Company on the acquisition from Deutsche Bank of its financial advisory business unit.
Lawyers
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Leading individuals
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Francesco Gianni, Alfredo D’Aniello, Antonio Segni